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The Wisdom of God vs. the Foolishness of Man


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Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.


1. God's wisdom surpasses human understanding: As creatures of limited knowledge, we must acknowledge that God's wisdom is far superior to our own.

2. Obedience brings blessings: When we obey God's commandments and follow his word, we experience the fullness of His blessings in our lives.

3. Pride leads to destruction: When we rely on our own wisdom and reject God's guidance, we are walking down a dangerous path that ultimately leads to destruction.

4. God remains sovereign: Despite our attempts to question or doubt God's authority, he will always remain sovereign and in control of all things.

5. Surrender to God's will: Let us humbly submit to God's will and trust in His wisdom, knowing that His plans for us are always good and perfect.


Prayer: Heavenly Father, help us to surrender our will to yours and to trust in your infinite wisdom. Guide us in all our ways so that we may walk in obedience and experience the fullness of your blessings. Amen.


My story 

I was born into a Christian family, where faith played a significant role in shaping my worldview from a young age. Growing up, I attended church regularly and was taught the importance of putting my trust in God and seeking His guidance in all aspects of my life.

However, as I entered my teenage years, I began to question my faith and the teachings I had been brought up with. The world around me seemed to offer an endless array of distractions and temptations, and I found myself straying away from the path that I knew deep down was right.

I started to listen to the voices of my peers and the culture that surrounded me, believing that their opinions and beliefs held more value than the timeless truths found in the Word of God. I began to prioritize popularity, success, and material possessions over my relationship with Christ, and slowly drifted further and further away from the faith that had once been so central to my life.

It wasn't until I hit rock bottom that I finally realized the emptiness and futility of chasing after the things of this world. In my brokenness and despair, I cried out to God for help, and He met me right where I was. It was in that moment of surrender that I experienced the overwhelming love and forgiveness of my Savior, and I knew that I could never find true fulfillment outside of Him.

Since then, I have dedicated my life to following Christ wholeheartedly, seeking His will above all else and trusting in His perfect plan for my life. I have learned to tune out the noisy distractions of the world and instead focus on listening to the still, small voice of God that speaks wisdom and truth into my heart.

In a world full of noise and chaos, I have found peace and purpose in choosing to listen to the wisdom of God over the foolishness of man. My faith journey has been marked by challenges and struggles, but through it all, I have experienced the faithfulness and goodness of God in ways that have transformed my life.

I am grateful for the grace that has brought me back to Him, and I am committed to sharing my story with others so that they too may experience the life-changing power of a personal relationship with Christ. May we all choose to listen to the voice of God above all others, and may His love and truth guide us through the noise and chaos of this world.

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